From Waste to Resource: Sustainable Valorization of Marine Biomass for a Circular Blue Economy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: disturbance ecology; community ecology; biodiversity; sustainable ecosystem management; restoration ecology
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Interests: restoration ecology; soil community ecology; biodiversity; sustainable ecosystem management; environmental pollution
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to sustainable production systems requires innovative waste management and recovery strategies as, coastal ecosystems produce and accumulate huge quantities of marine biomass residues, including fishing and aquaculture discards, shellfish processing byproducts, and algal or seagrass litter. If not properly managed, these materials threaten water quality, biodiversity, and local economies. Conversely, they also represent a strategic resource for the circular economy and the emerging blue bioeconomy. While conventional approaches such as landfilling, incineration, and composting remain widespread, research is increasingly shifting toward high-value valorization pathways that include the production of biofuels, biofertilizers, biostimulants, and amendments for soil remediation. Such strategies can reduce marine pollution, alleviate pressure on terrestrial resources, and support sustainable coastal management.
The Special Issue, "From Waste to Resource: Sustainable Valorization of Marine Biomass for a Circular Blue Economy" invites original research articles, reviews, short communications, and perspectives on innovative and sustainable approaches to marine waste recovery. We welcome contributions addressing (i) technologies that transform waste into valuable resources; (ii) approaches to the management and restoration of coastal areas affected by biomass accumulation; (iii) life cycle assessment and environmental impact of valorization processes; (iv) policy and governance tools that enable circular blue economy strategies. Studies integrating multi-disciplinary methods, such as field or laboratory experiments, socio-economic analyses, or process-based modelling, are particularly encouraged. Our vision is to advance the scientific and practical basis for turning a coastal challenge into a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Prof. Dr. Daniela Baldantoni
Dr. Flavia De Nicola
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- circular economy
- marine biomass residues
- blue bioeconomy
- nature-based solutions
- biowaste valorisation
- waste management
- ecological restoration
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